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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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MEETING: THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1986
REPORT #: WD -96 -86 FILE #:
S<&JECT: GRAVEL CRUSHING CONTRACT - TOWN OWNED PIT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended:
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1. That this report be received; and,
2. That the Director of Public Works be authorized to extend forthwith,
the Gravel Crushing Contract T86 -6 with Robert E. Young Construction
Ltd., to crush and stockpile approximately 20,000 tonnes of granular
material at the Town owned pit on Morgan's Road; and,
3. That all costs be charged to the .'Gravel Inventory Account No.
13004- 00013.
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Report No. WD -96 -86
Early this spring, Tender T86 -6, a tender for gravel crushing and hauling
was advertised and the contract awarded to Robert E. Young Ltd. in
accordance with Town Policy. Since the contract was awarded, Public Works
have stockpiled approximately 20,000 tonnes of pit run gravel excavated from
below the water table at the Town's pit in preparation for future gravel
crushing needs. The contractor is now available and willing to crush and
stockpile the material as an extension to the contract.;
Considerable savings can be realized by utilizing the contractor when he is
available and 1986 prices are established in accordance with the present
contract. It is recommended that the crushing costs be charged to the
Gravel Inventory . Account to be replenished when the gravel is used on
specific projects. Staff would approximate these costs at from $25,000
to $30,000.
Gravel from the Town's pit is an excellent resource when it is used in the
south part of the municipality reducing haulage costs from the traditional
commercial pits in the north.
Probable projects requiring gravel use in 1987 are gravel resurfacing,
surface treatment and reconstruction projects such as Golf Course Road, Mill
Street, Riley Road and Concession Street. Material provided for these
projects are eligible for subsidy by the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications.
It is, therefore, recommended that Tender T86 -6 be extended to crush and
stockpile the additional gravel.
Respect ,Ally submitted,
Recommended for presentation
to t Committee,
Gordon J. Ough, f5' Eng., J. R. Blanchard Lawrence
Director of Public Works. Treasurer Chief Ad
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November 26, 1986.
Kotseff,
strative Officer.